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New Oklahoma laws address sheriff's offices and school resource officers
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — It took over a year for House Bill 2914 to make its rounds through the legislature, first being read in April of 2023. Now law as of Monday, it's created the Oklahoma Sheriff's Office Funding Assistance Program. Sheriffs can submit grant applications to the attorney general’s office once each fiscal year to receive between $150,000 and $300,000 depending on qualifications.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for South-Central Kansas and Northern Oklahoma
Norman, OK – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for south-central Kansas and northern Oklahoma, effective from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. CDT on Tuesday. According to the NWS, clusters of thunderstorms will move east-northeast across the watch area throughout the evening....
Ahead of 'Twisters' hitting theaters, 1990s hit 'Twister' is making a mark on streaming
Ahead of the eagerly awaited July 19 theatrical release of the made-in-Oklahoma movie “Twisters,” the original 1990s blockbuster is making its mark on streaming. The 1996 blockbuster "Twister" was among more than 75 cinematic titles added July 1 to the Max streaming service. It's one of at least...
Airline complaints can now be filed with the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office
As part of an agreement between the Oklahoma Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Oklahomans will now be able to submit complaints about airline carriers and ticket agents to the AG's office.
Oklahoma officials investigate sinkhole at Roman Nose State Park golf course
WATONGA, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Tourism is monitoring a sinkhole that developed on a golf course in the Roman Nose State Park. The golf course is still open, but the hole is roped off. Officials said no one is in danger. The Oklahoma Geological Survey is...
Oklahoma Senate to tackle youth vaping, cellphones at school
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma senators during the interim are expected to take a deep dive into cellphones in schools, voucher costs and other topics. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, approved 39 interim study requests. The requests have been assigned to committees. The committee chairperson will determine whether or not the study will […] The post Oklahoma Senate to tackle youth vaping, cellphones at school appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday named Grayson Walker as his next chief of staff. Walker will replace Brandon Tatum who is stepping into the role of executive director for the Regional University System of Oklahoma. Walker has worked in Stitt’s administration as counselor to Secretary of State Josh Cockroft and as deputy […] The post Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator says she intends to take the state’s top school board, the state superintendent and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to court after she was denied entry to a closed-door meeting last week. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said she’s deciding whether to pursue legal action through the Attorney General’s […] The post State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
With Supreme Court ruling, Oklahoma camping ban law set to take effect Nov. 1
Punishing people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outdoors is not cruel and unusual punishment, even if too few shelter beds are available, the United States Supreme Court said Friday after reviewing City of Grants Pass v. Johnson et al. The much-anticipated decision came after Oklahoma passed a law this year criminalizing...
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